History of the Walsall v Tranmere Rovers fixture
Tranmere Rovers face a trip to Walsall at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 20 and win only 8 of the 33 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bescot Stadium was just last season, in October 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 08 Jan | Tranmere Rvs. | 3 - 3 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Walsall | 1-4 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 10 Aug | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Walsall | 2 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 3 | Walsall | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 11 Apr | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 6 conceded.
In complete contrast to Walsall, Tranmere Rovers are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Rovers have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 42 matches.
Tranmere Rovers see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 51 points from their 42 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saddlers, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Unbeaten in the last 6 home games. |
| Tranmere Rovers | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here